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V423 LWW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,579 mi
Last recorded147,579 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 LWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 147,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 141,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 135,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dust cover split on n/s/f role bar drop link.

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe.

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

Slight play in front role bar links.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 117,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dust cover split on n/s/f role bar drop link.

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe.

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,923 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 110,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 101,656 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 92,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 86,404 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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V423 LWW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V423 LWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V423 LWW registered?

V423 LWW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V423 LWW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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